LOCATION: Travel within York Region
Status ; contractual role until August 4th 2023
REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Youth Outreach Program & LEGIT Team

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED:
Post-Secondary degree/diploma Child/youth related field (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth. Minimum of three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working with \xe2\x80\x9cat-risk\xe2\x80\x9d or street involved youth.
Demonstrated client focused informal counselling skills and experience addressing the needs of youth who have gang involvement or criminogenic behavior including making referrals to community agencies. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable and flexible and take into consideration the unique qualities of each client. Strong relationship building skills to develop rapport with managers, peers and clients. Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately assess and respond to situations based on available information and past
experience. Established case management skills including record keeping and capacity building in a strength-based, client centered model of care. Effectively works as at team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively. Strong communication skills both oral and written including MS Office experience in preparing and maintaining reports within a timely manner.

Required certifications/licenses:

• Current First Aid/CPR certification, Current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check).
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with a clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract (minimum of 5 years clean driving record).

Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of shifts and to travel to various locations which may
include evenings and weekends, including working outdoors, to bring services and supports to youth who are homeless.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
360\xc2\xb0kids\xe2\x80\x99 Gang Prevention Team L.E.G.I.T. (Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team) is focused on working with youth aged 12-20 who are at-risk or involved in gang activity or criminogenic
behavior. As part of the Outreach Team, the Gang Prevention Worker would assist youth to access services that can be of support to any aspect of their lives; make presentations to youth; facilitate workshops; individual case management; engagement in 360\xc2\xb0kids existing wraparound support
services and mentorship opportunities. The Gang Prevention Worker will be predominantly deployed in targeted areas/schools across the Region of York.

Direct accountabilities include:

• Provide youth with resources, counselling, referrals and advocacy services within their community.
• Encourage youth engagement with community services by making referrals and reducing barriers to accessing outside supports and services, by accompanying them to agencies, and helping them access information about services.
• Identify and make appropriate referrals for services and supports to outside agencies related to mental health, addictions, medical, financial, legal, housing, education, employment etc.
• Meet with youth one to one to assess their needs and focus on goal setting and movement towards minimizing gang involvement and increasing stability.
• Respond to phone inquiries and referrals from youth and community.
• Deliver group presentations and build public awareness regarding 360\xc2\xb0kids\xe2\x80\x99 services or special interest topics for youth, school professionals, community groups or agencies.
• Complete all mandatory recording and reporting including daily documentation, statistical data collection and completing data entry on database. Provide reports and related information to the Team Leader as required.
• Facilitate community collaboration with key partners and build capacity for partnership with populations such as LGBTTQ, mental health, addictions, justice, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.